Monet Inspired
Welcome
luncheon for two
I have long called this tablecloth my "Monet Tablecloth".
It reminds me of Monet's paintings in his later years.
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set in my garden
remember the butterfly napkin holder from
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Monet was an avid Impressionist painter, gardener and cook.
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flowers arranged
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His artwork transitioned when he was in his late 60's due
to cataracts in his eyes.
Cataracts affect one's ability to discern color and blurs the
image one sees.
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menu: turkey salad (from mother-in-law) sandwich
grapes
cookies
tea
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Despite this Monet continued to paint, even when in the 1920's he
became nearly blind.
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As an aspiring amateur artist I am inspired by Monet...
as a person as well.
tablesetting:
bowl - Homer Laughlin
plates; cup and saucer - At Home with Martha Stewart Stoneware -
West Point Classic
Goblets - Martha Stewart
Silverware G. Jeus Co.
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If you'd like to read more on Monet...you can find very interesting information
